Culturally-Based & Ethno-Specific Services

Latino Group HOLA is a non-profit community-based organization in Toronto that serves the Spanish-speaking LGBTTIQQ2SA community. Services include support network, friendships, guidance on immigration issues, workshops, celebrations, and cultural events. Regular meetings are first and third Thursday of every month at the 519 Church Street Community Centre. 
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9
416-392-6874

www.the519.org/programs/latino-group-hola 

Salaam is an organization dedicated to Muslims who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual/transgender, intersex, questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity, and their families and friends. Salaam offers a support group for queer-identified Muslims and their allies in the GTA, and el-Tawhid Juma Circle Mosques. el-Tawhid Juma Circle Mosques are gender-equal, queer-friendly, and religiously non-discriminatory - in other words, all are welcome.
519 Church Street, Toronto, ON M4Y 2C9

Two-Spirited People of the First Nations is a non-profit social services organization serving two-spirit / Aboriginal LGBTQ+ people in the Toronto area. Services include counseling and referrals, outreach and education, community events (including social, cultural, and spiritual), volunteer programs, long-term care program, community-based Aboriginal research projects, two-spirit curriculum development project, HIV/AIDS support and prevention, harm reduction tools and materials, and quarterly newsletters.
145 Front Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1E3

Iranian Railroad for Queer Refugees (IRQR) is an international, not-for-profit, queer human rights organization based in Toronto. IRQR provides support and counseling to Iranian queers worldwide.

The Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP) is a community-based, non-profit, charitable organization committed to providing health promotion, support, education and advocacy in a non-discriminatory manner for those who identify as South Asian living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in the Greater Toronto Area. Services include support groups, counseling, health promotion workshops, youth initiatives, language interpretation, referrals, and modest financial assistance. 
120 Carlton Street Suite 315 Toronto, ON M5A 4K3

Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples provides resources, services and support to Spanish-speaking communities. Services include HIV/AIDS awareness & prevention, Hispanic Gay-Straight Alliance / Parent Support Group, legal clinic, newcomer settlement program, support for women experiencing violence, programs for youth and kids, and volunteer opportunities. 
2141 Jane Street 2nd Floor Toronto, ON M3M 1A2
416-533-8545

www.spanishservices.org

CultureLink provides settlement services for newcomers in Toronto, including employment services, language training, support with housing and finances, Roma settlement services, mentorship, programs for youth and seniors, and arts and recreation programming.

Queer Arts Network (QAN) is a group for LGBTQ newcomer youth, their friends and allies. Express yourself through art, poetry, music, the spoken word, or other forms of art / multi-media.
2340 Dundas Street West Suite 301 Toronto, ON M6P 4A9
416-588-6288 

Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) is Toronto based and provides HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and support services to the East and South East Asian communities. 
260 Spadina Avenue Suite 410 Toronto, ON M5T 2E4
416-963-4300

www.acas.org

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa, through The Counselling Group, offers counselling in a queer-friendly environment which will allow you to explore thoughts and feelings about relationships, family of origin issues, school / work place difficulties, coming out, parenting, questions around sexual orientation and gender identity, communication, and relationship violence. Both individual and couples counselling available.  

www.jfsottawa.com/the-counselling-group